Share the Journey to Highroads Living
and join me as we Explore together
the beauty of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
I’m Kathleen Painter and for many years
I’ve guided people to enjoy our unique destination
and making this beautiful region a place they call home.
Please join me as I share my love of regional food,
health and continue my travels in the
Highroads of Mountain Life!
Appalachian Christmas Traditions to Warm Your Hearth & Home
Have Yourself a Merry Little Appalachian Christmas Southern Appalachia is rich with traditions and rituals year-round, but none are more memorable than those honored and kept at Christmas. Locals love it so much their
Recipe: Appalachian Apple Stack Cake
You can’t celebrate the bounty of Appalachia this holiday season without an Apple Stack Cake, a five (or sometimes seven) layer cake soaked in delicious apple butter. The dessert has arguably been a cornerstone
Decorating for Winter: Bringing the Outdoors In
Decorating for Winter with the Beauty of the Great Outdoors The squirrels aren’t the only ones who store up and tuck in for winter in mountain country. Humans, too, instinctively linger longer inside when
Fall Soups: Minestrone
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy warm, hearty soups that provide comfort as the temperatures dip. The season's abundance of root vegetables, squash, and fresh herbs lends itself to soups that are rich
A Perfect Fall Day on Lake Chatuge
Finding Peace Before Winter’s Chill It’s a bright, sunny day, and the temperature is a pleasant mid-70s, the last warm day of fall. The air has a crispness to it, a reminder that winter is
Welcome to Southern Appalachia
The Southern Appalachian Region, covers parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia & West Virginia. Over 10 million people in this southern region call these mountains home and unmistakably live a higher lifestyle of
